Muswellbrook: Space for You
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? At Muswellbrook Shire Council, we offer more than just a job – we provide opportunities for growth, innovation, and belonging in a vibrant community.
Whether you’re embarking on a new journey or advancing your career, Muswellbrook is the ideal place to achieve your goals. With a rich history of being a “place of firsts,” our council is committed to fostering creativity, diversity, and professional development.
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Interested in joining Council?
The Local Government industry provides rewarding career opportunities where employees can really make a difference to local communities.
Here is a little bit of information about what it’s like to work with us.
Where We Work
Located 1.5 hours drive from Newcastle and 3 hours from Sydney, Muswellbrook Shire Council is situated in a beautiful country location and offers a wide range of career opportunities.
Our organisation employs approximately 200 valued staff, and prides itself on providing a great work environment, work-life balance, and career development.
We also offer some other great benefits in addition to the entitlements covered by the Award such as:
- Professional Development: Council is committed to a range of learning and development opportunities, including access to a range of training courses and conferences, and an Education Assistance Program which provides employees with assistance to gain accredited Qualifications.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Rostered Day Off System (9 day fortnight) for staff working a 38 hour week, and Flexi-Time System for staff working 35 hour week.
- Employee Assistance Program: A free and confidential counselling service for employees and their immediate family.
- Health & Wellbeing Program: Claim up to $100 per year for fitness/health activities.
- 20 Years of Service Payment: $1,000 is provided after 20 years of service.
- Salary packaging options
Conditions of Employment
Our conditions of employment are covered by the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
View Our Available Positions
Interested in working for council? Browse our available positions here.
